Mission: From Divorcee to Millionaire

Chapter 955

Once the case wraps up, he figured it was high time to dive back into the dating scene.

...

Three days later, the trial kicked off.

Even though Blaine hadn't been in a courtroom for ages, the second he slipped into his lawyer's robe and faced the judge, it was like he hadn't missed a beat. He swiftly tore apart the opposing lawyer's arguments, leaving them stumbling and completely off their game, while he effortlessly steered the case in his direction.

Blaine nailed that first round with flying colors.

As he and Matilda left the courthouse, they ran into Carter, a towering presence nearly 300 pounds of pure intimidation, his face twisted in anger.

Practically jabbing his finger in Blaine's face, he bellowed, "Blaine, what gives you the nerve to take on a case against the Gilberts? Mark my words, this isn't over. Just you wait!"

Blaine didn't even flinch, "Bring it on, Carter."

Matilda chimed in, smirking, "Carter, instead of throwing a tantrum at my lawyer, maybe try spending some of that cash on hiring someone who can actually stand a chance against Blaine? You got completely outclassed today, and it's honestly kind of pathetic."

Steam practically poured out of Carter's ears, "You..."

Matilda, ignoring him, gently took Blaine's arm, "Let's get out of here. Dinner's on me at the Grand Oak tonight-we've got to celebrate."

away, Carter's gaze turned icy. He whipped

a lesson tonight-make sure he never sets foot in a courtroom

...

Over in Newport.

been making frequent trips to Moon Bay, trying to melt Selena's chilly demeanor with

car rolled into Moon Bay, Selena noticed only Mateo

around, her brows lifting in brief

who had brought Mateo back, picked up on it immediately, "Ma'am, Mr. Everett's stuck in a big international meeting. It's likely

her cool,

took Mateo's hand, ready to

you'll have Mateo with you. But if

shot a frosty look

unfazed, added, "That was straight

"Got it."

herself a tiny smile, "Drive

Alex beamed, "Thanks, ma'am."

these days, Blaine was handling the

drop off and